As some of my readers (Hi, Mom!) know, I took a position in town as a full-time PHP Developer. Now, let it be known, I've developed PHP sites since 2001, but my professional positions always were titled "Web Designer/Developer." My new position is "Internet Developer"- notice the lack of the word "Designer" in that title. I have a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and am a designer, but my passions have been in writing website code.

Up to now, I never understood the distinction of "web developer" and "web applications developer." Web Applications Developers look at writing code from the super-geeky application-as-a-web-service side of things. Whereas, a web developer (as I've known it) looks at writing code to support the functionality of a website.

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Look! It's simple- think of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Bill Gates (application developer) represents the super-geeky coder that writes code because they can and creates things that are useful like spreadsheets and word processors. Steve Jobs (web developer) is that super-slick geek that creates apps that are cool looking and easy to use (because he understands the user experience).It might not be the most useful app, but it sure is shiny!

I guess in that analogy, I'm Bill Gates... CRAP!

Still, my goal is to create a useful and productive app that you'll WANT to be in, not because you have to be in it!